Happy 4th of July and Kroger Giftcard Winner!

Happy 4th everyone!

What do you do when your day off from work and you're home with the kiddos and every plan you had got squashed? Why you throw some swimsuits and rainboots on the kids and grab your camera naturally!

We have never done this before and I'm not sure why not. What kid doesn't love puddle splashing?

Hope your 4th was a little more sunny that ours...and if not, do some splashing. Life's too short, no?

Jules originally didn't want to come out, because she didn't want to take her outfit off. So this is her running out to join us. She only lasted about 15 minutes, lol. 

What are you doing Jules?? "Oh, I need to get my swimsuit wet". - Jules

After Jules went in we went walking around the neighborhood doing some puddle searches. Then he decided to see how fast he could run in his rainboots. And yes...they are on the wrong feet. That is quite typical of ole Josh. 

And.....the winner of the $50 Kroger Giftcard....

Thank you so much to Kroger for these awesome giveaways. I hope you have enjoyed our series exploring all the great ways you can save time and money with Kroger!

ANOTHER $50 Kroger giftcard giveaway!

As you guys know, we have been at the beach the past week hanging out with our family. I encourage everyone to spend some time doing the same. The fabulous folks at Kroger have decided that since so many of you entered in our last $50 Kroger giveaway that we could do it again! So, just comment below about why you like shopping at Kroger and be entered to win ANOTHER $50 Kroger giftcard. Wheee!!

Kroger has great ways to allow you to save money and time so you can hang with your family.  The winner will be announced next week!

And why you're there don't forget to take the “Kroger Challenge” get your entire shopping list done at Kroger! Download their new app, complete your shopping list, and get to shopping!

Also, don't forget to download the 2x Fuel Points digital coupon  to earn double Fuel Points while taking the “Kroger Challenge”!!

It's a great time to grab some things to get ready for the 4th of July!







I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Three Year Portraits

What, you say??? My babes are 3 AND A HALF? Surely you jest.

Actually, yes, they are 3.5 (that sounds better, no?). And I am REALLY REALLY late in doing their 3 year portraits. But, I had some done at Christmastime for our Christmas Cards, and dang it, it's not my fault they turned three right after Christmas on January 8!! (actually, um, I guess I could be partly to blame)

Alas, in all their cuteness glory, here are our three year portraits. Taken by the fabulous Lindy Buss of Simply Charming Photographs. Just recently, at three and a half. So sue me :)

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4th of July with Kroger and Giftcard Winner!

Nashville's fabulous fireworks

Congrats to............

Steph!!

Truth! I am loving the fuel points as well as this summer!

YAY! You are the lucky recipient of the $50 Kroger giftcard. I'll contact you for the details. Congrats!

I really enjoyed reading everyone's comments about why they like shopping at Kroger. Again, I love it. It's my home store and the store I grew up going to. I love how each and every store is layed out the same and it makes it easy to get through with two 3-year-olds. (and the car carts are nice too)

Don't forget the awesome fuel bonus!

Thank you for following along as I posted about how Kroger is helping be my one-stop-shop this summer by saving time and money. I have love using it differently as more than a grocery store and have used that extra time with the fam. Don't forget to use them for all your 4th of July needs. They are the perfect place for everything cookout and clean-up! Grab your burgers, buns and Bounty, lol!!

Grab all your Bounty, burgers, plates, buns, and Tide for cleaning up your ketchup stains!

Thank you so much to Kroger for this great series. and ***cough, cough*** there might be ONE more giveaway coming up if you missed the last one!

I hope you guys have an AWESOME 4th with your families!

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Heading Outdoors

We are so lucky to live in such a fabulous city that has so much green space and outdoor fun. You can head on to the Natchez Trace and hike, rent a canoe at Tip-a-Canoe, or, if you are like me...just sit outside and have an adult beverage, grill some steaks and cook s'mores by the fire.

Yes, oh yes, that is much more my idea of "being in the outdoors".  Growing up, my family came close to venturing down that path to camping. My dad bought an actual pop up trailer. It sat in my driveway for many many years. We even took it out a couple of times and did the "camping thing". I was in elementary school so don't remember too much about it. I remember alot of rain, and learned quickly that it just wasn't my thing. We ended up putting the camper in our backyard and me and my friends would just sleep in my backyard. That was way more fun.

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Its easy when you live around here to make some awesome memories with the outdoors.  We have been catching fireflies (or lightning bugs). This is the first summer living in our new neighborhood and I've got to say that I LOVE our lightning bugs! They are everywhere! Not sure if its the new area we live in, or if I'm now seeing them all from the eyes of a three year old, but they are out in abundance and my kiddos love them. It's so sweet to go through these summertime outdoor traditions with my kids.

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It's just something about living in the south I think. Fires, lakes, and s'mores are a staple. But before you head that way, please stop at Krogers and get all your essentials! Bug spray:check. Citronella candles: check. Firestartes and charcoal: check. Adult beverage: check. S'mores staples? check.

Go ahead and build your shopping list using your mobile app, check out this week's promotions and you're all set!

This week, take advantage of the Buy 10, save $5 Mix and Match deals.

Don't forget the digital coupon for 2X Fuel Points & make your time & money go farther this Summer and go enjoy the outdoors!

And also, I am drawing on Wednesday for the $50 Kroger gift card! Go here to enter.

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective, and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

Super Moon

So who else saw the "Super Moon" this weekend? I am not going to lie, I have been pretty excited about it and I am so glad I didn't miss it.

I have kind of an obsession with all things celestial. As a younger gal, I loved the stars and knew most constellations just by looking at the sky and could point to each. In college, I had a constellation map hung up in my room and mapped out the star paths (nerdish). I took astronomy in college as well and my boyfriend at the time bought me a telescope for Christmas. 

So, to say I was excited to see this BEAUTIFUL moon is an understatement. There is something about looking up in the sky that just provokes this awe-inspiring moment in me. I feel so small, so insignificant, but at the same time feel like there is a huge fabulous world out there just waiting to be explored. It's amazing!

Hilton Head Fountain Cuteness

We got back from Hilton Head last week, and it was so much fun!! The kiddos had a blast and it was great that Jake and my sisters got to go as well and hang out with my dad.

Hilton Head is all sorts of family fun and one area that we love is Coligny Plaza. There are cafes, bars, a breach-front tiki hut and the fountains. The babes loved it!